Fort Myers Area, FL

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Fort Myers Beach

Just a few minutes from the city, this is where the action is! The beach town is family-oriented with affordable accommodations and the expected atmosphere of sun tanning, t-shirt shops, great seafood restaurants, and wonderful shops. Its gently sloping shoreline has earned it the reputation as one of the world's safest beaches. Nearby Estero Island is especially suited for families with every imaginable water sport such as windsurfing, catamaran sailing, and para-sailing to enjoy. Numerous marinas operate boating and fishing charters.

Naples

Southwest Florida's most sophisticated city is known as the "Palm Beach of Florida's West Coast." Its 41 miles of powdery white beaches house cozy beach cottages and 5-star resorts. The upscale town also boasts the best in boutiques, galleries and cultural arts, as well as excellent golfing on more than 53 courses, earning it the additional nickname of "Golf Capital of the World." The pristine shoreline and many protected reserves harbor plentiful wildlife, some endangered.

Marco Island and the Captiva Islands

This maze of mangrove isles stretches from Naples to the Florida Keys, with Marco Island being the largest and only inhabited one of the bunch. Marco Island is a scenic escape filled with sun-washed beaches and waterfront resorts lining the Gulf of Mexico. Challenging golf courses, exceptional fishing, excellent seafood, and spectacular sunsets are all part of the experience shared with dolphins, manatees, and bald eagles.

Sanibel Island

Known worldwide as the best place for shelling, there are many additional reasons to visit. The main thoroughfare, Periwinkle Way, is a picturesque drive through a lush jungle framed by Australian pines. Numerous resorts share the beachfront with breathtaking views of sand, sea, and sky. Just off the beach, galleries, chic shops and restaurants beckon. Visit the nature sanctuary where otters, raccoons and alligators, along with hundreds of species of birds, are protected.

For more information about Fort Myers Area, FL

Lee Island Coast Visitor and Convention Bureau 2180 W First Street, Suite 100, Fort Myers, FL 33901, phone 941-338-3500 or toll-free 800-237-6444, fax 941-334-1106.